ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 95773 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
beneficial
revoke
recrimination
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
adversary
redouble
duplicity

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
negate
corroborate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
prune
disposition
exalt
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
iridescent
negate
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."